My husband and I made a great decision yesterday when we decided to try this place! Hubby wanted sushi, so we picked the tongueburner roll. There's some heat to it, but it's definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. The spice level is still manageable even if you don't like "spicy". The flavors in the roll were so balanced. I loved it! Hubby ordered the hibachi burrito (which he was quite pleased with) and I ordered the cheeseburger chimichanga. Oh my goodness!!! It was like 100 bites of bacon cheeseburger with queso on top! Sooooo yummy!! Our waitress was welcoming and attentive and my cup was never empty. We will have to visit again because we had a few other sushi rolls and menu items on our list! read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Cheeseburger Chimichanga - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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Queso Need I say more!? Great chips Quick and friendly service! Everything was good. read more

AMAZING!!!! My husband and I decided we will travel through Florence just so we can eat here!!! We did three tacos each so we could share and try more of the flavors. Everything was absolutely delicious. And the vibe was super fun. Our server, Liz, was top-notch. My hubs even left with a shirt. Huge fans. Highly recommend!!! read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Dip Trio - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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Picture this: You're craving sushi, but your friend wants Mexican food. Usually, that means a game of rock-paper-scissors to decide. Well, not anymore--King Jefe has BOTH! Mind blown, right? Not only do they serve a fusion of flavors, but their drinks are also next level. I ordered an Old Fashioned made with tequila instead of bourbon, and let me tell you--I was grinning from ear to ear after just one. The bartenders know what they're doing, and the staff is incredibly patient and friendly. The tacos were chef's kiss, and I couldn't resist getting three with rice and beans for just $17--an absolute steal. The flavors were spot on, and I left so full I had to be rolled out of there. If there's one thing I learned from this work trip, it's to trust the locals when they say, "Try this place." I never would've expected to find such a cool fusion restaurant, but I'm beyond glad I did. If you're ever in the area, King Jefe is a must-visit! read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Mezcal Old Fashioned - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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Service is off, I dont know if it was our waitress or what but she messed up 2 of the 3 orders. Oh, and not a sushi bar. Only before 2 on Saturday. After that no sushi. read more

Great combo of sushi & Mexican food. Who would have thought to mix that combo?! Margaritas were excellent! Staff was great. Definitely going back. read more

Stopped here for dinner on our way home to VA...it has a bit out of the way but wasn't too bad and it was a nice break from the 95 traffic. We were seated quickly and the waitress immediately took our drink order. The restaurant was very casual and you can tell this was a local's spot. We placed our orders and the appetizer came out in a few mins. The cheese queso dip and chips tasted fresh and hot. Once we were done, our entrees came right out. We all ordered various types of tacos and I can't remember the names of them. Everyone said the tacos were delicious and had no complaints. read more

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King Jefe Taco Bar was our pick for the night and it was incredible. Tacos, sushi, burgers, salads...Jefe 's got something for everybody on their menu. Trinity, our server, recommended their spicy blackberry margarita...and it was on point! Sweet and a tad spicy, and so good I had two! We ordered tacos-the Ignacio, Al Pastor Bob, the Bodi, and the Cheech. Y'all this food was d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s!!! Don't sleep on this one. The atmosphere and service were really perfect as well! read more

I showed up during transition time. Sarah and Shea made sure the continuity of service was top notch.

The service, food and ambiance is top notch. They have a salsa bar that has multiple spice level salsas. Radishes, pickled onions, cucumber and jalepeno relish is also on the the salsa bar. You know a place is legit when they have homemade tortillas. read more

Grew up in Florence & wish I knew about this place sooner but while back home visiting for the holidays, had lunch here and it was really good! Had a bowl and it was delicious, vibes inside were great and our waiter Madison was very attentive & served with a smile! Will recommend to anyone! read more

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Amazing drinks and food! Love the atmosphere! The red wedding and strawberry lemon drop were both good!

Another nice spot in downtown Florence. Came here for lunch per recommendation and was able to just beat the lunch crowd. I was a bit skeptical of the combination of sushi and tacos but I felt like after eating there it wasn't too bad. Overall, the experience was good. The server was very kind and food came out quickly. Food quality was good. There were some pretty creative menu options when it came to the tacos. For the future, I would suggest either going for the tacos or sushi, but both isn't really necessary. read more

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Great food! Nice selection of tacos. Conveniently located downtown. Someone always visits the table to check that everything is good. Friendly service. King Jefe has a nice neighborhood feel to it. read more

I can't believe this place has 4.5 stars. This was the worse Mexican food I've ever had in my life. Everything was bland and did not taste even close to authentic. This was the first food spot we stopped at when getting in town and each of us left hungry and disappointed. read more

While travelling north to Pennsylvania, I stopped here for dinner. Place is small. As a single, I sat at the bar. It is a full bar. When you sit at the bar, service is fast. Looking at the menu, of course I was looking for the hottest tacos - I found the Billy Ray. They were okay. Strange. All I got was chicken and a couple of pickles. No lettuce or any fixens. Maybe I was supposed to ask for them. Saw a shirt on the wall for sale. Almost bought one, but decided to pass. read more

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What a great gem hiding in the middle of downtown Florence! This place is absolutely perfect. The vibe is fun (the music choice is great) with its brick walls and and colorful artwork. We were pleasantly surprised to see that there was a rather robust sushi menu alongside a ridiculously long list of tacos. We came with tacos on the brain, so we all got the three taco combo. When we ordered the chorizo Mac to go along with it, we weren't anticipating the serving to be so large! The tacos themselves were delicious; even the ones that had "crazier" combinations still worked well together. We finished off with some Bavarian crème churros, and they were delicious. Service was great. Our server took good care of us and kept our drinks filled. Her recommendations were great, too. Highly recommend this place! read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Swami, Dae Han, and the Big Easy with a side of Chorizo Mac. - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

This was a very neat find! It's on a random corner downtown Florence and you go inside to such a fun and hoppin spot. Our server Chris was amazing, very attentive and serious. The food was really good and I've never seen a sushi and Mexican spot which makes a bunch of crowds pleased! read more

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There is potential here, but a few tweaks are needed. First of all, the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The service was quite good also. So the experience started on a positive note. However, when it came to the food ... the tacos had good flavor, but they built them using single corn tortillas. Unfortunately, the tacos could not hold up the ingredients and they started to fall apart. I strongly suggest doubling up. read more

Husband and I were looking for sushi and this place was recommended by a local. This is Americanized sushi (my favorite kind). We shared 3 rolls, the Sunshine, Cowboy and Bang Bang. We loved them all. The Cowboy had a thin slice of beef on top which I have never seen done and it was great. Service was very fast and friendly. It's kind of a hole in the wall, combo taco and sushi place which sounds weird but definitely works for groups who can't agree on where to go. They also serve poke bowls. We went at 5:15 pm and it was already busy. Can't comment on the tacos as we only got sushi. I would absolutely come here again. My only (very minor) negative was my seat wasn't real comfortable but I soon forgot about it stuffing my face with the excellent sushi. read more

Great food and craft brew!!! Was visiting the area and relied on Yelp. Great choice...thx Yelp Nation!

This is one of my very favorite places to eat in Florence. Start with the trio of dips. The queso can't be missed and the pineapple salsa sounds weird, but is delicious. For lunch/dinner, the tacos are delicious, and small enough that you should get 2-3 so the added bonus is you get to taste a couple of different ones each time. The margaritas are also AWESOME, but notable that 2 should be your limit as they're poured pretty strong. :) Since the last time I was here, they've added the sushi bar. On today's visit, I tried the seafood ceviche and the crunch sushi roll. Ya'll. The sushi is as good as the tacos and I think I'll have a hard decision on my next time which way to go! read more

It was Taco Tuesday, so we set out in search of a Mexican restaurant on our way home from the beach. What we found was a strange fusion indeed, Mexican and Japanese. Yes, a taco-sushi joint in Florence called King Jefe Taco Bar. As the sign says it's a taco bar, but they might want to tweak that. As I write this I still have some regrets. Regret that we did not pay more attention to the sushi menu. Like I said, it was Tuesday, and this is a taco bar! There are some great sushi selections, as well as poke bowls. And as we snuck glances at the packed tables around us, the sushi dishes looked terrific, scratch made, large rolls, and lots of them. Back to the tacos, there is a great selection of tacos with clever names, such as, Uncle Terry, The Chong, Billy Ray, Gringo, etc. You are given the choice between a flour tortilla or the corn. I sometimes make my own tortillas out of maseca, and to me that's the more authentic choice, so corn it was. For which tacos, I settled on the Al Pastor, and the Dae Han. The Dae Han was topped with beef, Kimchi, Gochujang Mayo, green onions, and the Al Pastor featured pork, slaw, and a topping of pineapple salsa (which as I was to find out, proved problematic). The beef in the Dae Han was a bit dry, and while the pork in the Al Pastor was tender and moist, the taco got soggy and fell apart half way through consumption. The salsa was just to wet. And these tacos are small, like street tacos. Prices are okay, but nothing notable. For example, three small tacos and a side for $15 is not a great deal. Did I mention my side--awesome chorizo mac n cheese. It's a winner! My wife opted for a burger and a street corn. The burger was so so, and while she enjoyed the corn, it was nothing extra. Will we be back? Maybe, if we find ourselves in Florence again, but will be better shoppers; we'll check out that sushi menu for sure. My recommendation for the King is step it up on taco side of the house by making your own tacos. read more

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Small space with big taste. Tacos were excellent drinks were top notch. Atmosphere inside is more hipster oriented, but overall it's about the food which is 5 star worthy. read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Beef braised & Creole shrimp taco, side of sweet corn. - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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The sushi and drink hit . I'd recommend . Plan to visit again for lunch ! Staff is cool as well .

Great food and great service! Shout out to Nick for being super helpful with the menu and kinda giving me the scoop. He told me sushi is a really popular item in this mex restaurant because no one else in the area compares to their sushi. And to be honest it wasn't bad. My only complaint with the sushi is it wasn't rolled tight enough. I rather it be longer and slender than thick and short. Makes it easier to hold with chopsticks. Now the tacoooos OMG! I love the flavor combos, like this beats Tacoboy in Charleston! Asian flair on a taco.... TOTALLY BLEW MY MIND! Tasted like Vietnam but as a shrimp taco. So I know next time I'm in town, I know where I'd like to go. I would love if the eventually added some outdoor seating. That would be another great bonus to this restaurant. read more

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I stopped in here for dinner after a kk g day of traveling and I must say it's a pretty cool taco bar. Based off of how busy they got at 5pm you can tell there's not very many restaurants like it! We were greeted and sat promptly. I ordered a steak quesadilla and street corn (note: everything is a la carte in the menu ) i would rate these at 2 star. There was no thrill factor to this meal at all. I probably could have made a better one at home. The street corn wasn't very good either. It's as if the flavors weren't meshing...(foodies will understand). The person I was with ordered a chimichanga and said they enjoyed it so I think I just chose a made pick (even though the waiter suggested it) Ok ok so I know what you're thinking... what DID I enjoy. . . THE SUSHI (the only reason I gave them a 3) It was so good I didn't snap a pic. We got the spider roll last min because we noticed the place getting packed and EVERYONE ordering sushi. I think it's safe to say more people frequent this spot for the drinks and sushi. Keep in mind sushi doesn't start until 5pm! I would love to give this place another chance (just for sushi) so I can get a different experience but we were just passing through. If you are in the area I would visit if you enjoy sushi and tequila read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Street corn - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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The food here was quite sad, to be called a taco bar. You expect actual good tacos, especially for a 10$ for 2. The service was good and speedy, and so were the drinks. Could be because there were only 5 other guests. Don't forget they serve sushi, can't imagine what that tastes like. Save your money and invest in penny stocks the outcome would be the same, a waste of time. read more

The food was amazing. Aesthetically appealing, hot, and fast. The service was a pleasant surprise from the host to the server and even Other server servers bypassing. The restaurant was clean and had an interesting vibe that was fun and interesting. 10/10 I recommend and I don't say that often read more

Sashimi & Tequila Can't go wrong here! Sit at the bare for quick service from the bar staff. read more

I stopped in from Oregon. Qaunt little place with a full bar. Mexican food with Sushi, which should be something for everybody depending on your eating mood. I opted for the chimichanga. It came out fast, and as ordered. Nice large portion. Tasty flavor's!! I like spice, not spicy enough but not a complaint! It's South Carolina after all!. That is why a would only recommend that they blend up their spicy fresh sauce instead of the normal choices out of a bottle. But it's more me on the spicy option, then them! Recommended! All 5 stars given read more

Wow! My husband and I were passing through during dinner time and I always try to find a local place to visit. We throughly enjoyed the experience. I would have never paired tacos and sushi but had to try both. Everything was so tasty and I have a feeling I'm going to crave that sunshine roll! The service and atmosphere were equally as enjoyable. read more

Best sushi around. Easy to walk to from my office downtown. Parking can be an issue at lunch.

Good sushi (salmon maki and Hawaiian roll) and taco (Korean beef). Interesting taco and roll choices, friendly staff.

Our little family stopped in King Jefe's on the way back from the beach. Food was good. Had a fun atmosphere with unique decor and wall art. I got a Breakfast Jefe de Jefe and it was tasty. Good service, food could have been hotter, but was good overall. Would recommend! read more

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Highly recommend, the place was bigger inside than it seems. There are two separate menus depending if you want Japanese or Hispanic food. For sushi, rolls came out very quickly and there was not much wait time between ordering and receiving the plates. The main specialty burrito was loaded, you won't leave this place hungry! read more

Good food. Good service. Cool atmosphere. Get the chori-queso and the burrito with salsa verde! read more

King Jefe Taco Bar - Pass window and sushi bar - Tacos Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Order the Al pastor tacos, that meat was so delish and juicy, you can't go wrong. The nopal salad was not as expected, to much beans, barely any nopal. All the meat in the tacos and fajitas were very good, some juicier than others, but very flavorful. Loved the Frozen margarita as well, doesn't taste like some other nasty mixes you might encounter read more

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Great food, always fresh. Their studio sushi is fire

We were driving through and found this hidden gem in town. We ordered veggie tacos, guacamole, pineapple salsa, black bean tacos, and a veggie roll. Our waitress Avery was very sweet and helpful. The food came out so quickly! The only negative thing I can say is the veggie tacos had very few veggies in them for $4.95 but they were tasty. The pineapple salsa is the best salsa I've ever had, ever! We loved the guacamole too! Cute atmosphere and great food. read more

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